Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)

Name: Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)
Brand: Viator
Price: 127.18 USD
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4.8(100)5h 30mEnglisch, Italienisch, FranzösischSicily

$127

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Discover the summit area of the volcano.You will climb on foot along the paths made up of volcanic bombs and slag to the edge of the craters of the Etna volcano.Here you will admire the phenomena, surrounded by the gases of the hot fumaroles and the colors of the crystals (sublimation process) that color the rocks.All combined with the explanations provided by our regularly qualified volcanological guides.

Schedule: • Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30 •Departure planned at 09:00AM •Initial briefing •Buying tickets for transport services together with your guide. •Arrival at a height of 2500mt with the cable car. •Start of the trekking route of 5km till the Summit Craters •Trekking downhill for 5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500mt •Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza 1900mt •Total time:5 hours •Total kilometres:9,5 km •Difficulty:for experienced hikers

Recommended equipment: K-way - Hat and gloves (according to the season) - Long pants.

Inklusive

Licensed Volcano Guide
Entry/Admission to Mount Etna
Trekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
Insurance in case of accidents

Nicht inklusive

Lunch bag
€ 52 per person for the cablecar service (round trip) from 1900 meters to 2500 meters
Transport service from your accommodation
Hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)
Parking (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)

Was du machen wirst

Mount Etna
Catania, Italy
This itinerary explores the highest active area of Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano, giving direct contact with its ever-changing summit zone. Starting above 1,900 m, you ride authorized 4×4 vehicles to about 2,750 m, then hike across desert-like lava, ash and volcanic bombs from repeated eruptions. The trek is 12–13 km with ≈600 m ascent and a 6 km descent, lasting 5–6 h. Trails climb to around 3,300 m, up to 3,380 m when conditions allow, reaching the rim of one or more of Etna’s four summit craters—North-East, Voragine, Bocca Nuova, South-East. Routes vary daily with gas, wind and ground heat. Guides constantly monitor volcanic and weather conditions to ensure safe views of fumaroles, mineral colors and active craters. Solid fitness and high-altitude hiking experience are essential. Return to the starting point is usually about 13:30–14:30, depending on conditions.
5 StundenEintritt inklusive

Treffpunkt und Abholung

1 Ort

Abholungsdetails

The appointment is at 8:30 AM at parking in front of the Esagonal Bar. We will be waiting for you at the parking lot with a yellow van.

Gut zu wissen

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular diseases (breathing ones, or hypertension)